These beauty brand activations range from sheet mask-specific cafes to custom hair care labs that give visitors access to a premium and personalized product range. When looking at memorable makeup and fragrance-themed events, standouts include Benefit Cosmetics' 'GlastonBrow' pop-up -- a brand activation that was modeled after fast food restaurant drive-thrus -- along with Thalys' scent-based travel agency pop-up which spotlighted the brand's signature fragrance collection.
When looking at skincare brand activations, Nordstrom's K-beauty pop-up and the Body Shop's temporary retail space in London are just some notable examples. While Nordstrom's in-store Kiosk introduced North American audiences to popular Korean beauty must-haves, the Body Shop's narrative merchandising informed consumers about the brand's natural ingredients and versatile product range.
Unisex perfume pop-ups, razor blade-swapping retailers, and cinematic beauty activations round off this list and speak to consumers' growing desire for exclusive and monumental shopping experiences.
24 Beauty Brand Activations
24
Fast Beauty Maker Labs
The Essence Maker Shop Invited Fans to Co-Create Products In-Store
23
Customizable Skincare Labs
The St Ives Mixing Bar is Open for Six Weeks in New York City
22
Unisex Fragrance Container Pop-Ups
This Experiential Activation in London Launched the New CK2
21
Storytelling Cosmetic Shops
The Body Shop's Pop-Up Location Connects Consumers to Product Origins
20
Pantry-Inspired Skincare Displays
This Skinfood Paris Popup Features Kitchen-Themed Shelving
19
Couture Cafe Popups
Tokyo's Coco Cafe Combines Cosmetics with Artisanal Coffee and Sweets
18
Singular Skincare Shops
MISSHA's 'Sheet Mask Cafe' Offers Affordable Korean Sheet Masks Online
17
Wholesome Beauty Popups
The Amina's SkinCare Boutique Boasts Rustic Product Displays
16
Blade Swap Pop-Up Shops
The Harry's Bartershop Lets Guys Trade Razor Blades on the Spot
15
Complimentary Festival Makeovers
The 2017 Sephora Coachella Activation Offered Various Services
14
Fictional Beauty Brands
The Timeless Pop-Up Brings Attention to Elective Egg Freezing in London
13
Fragrant Floral Taxis
L'Oreal's Promotional Pink Taxi Advertises a Viktor & Rolf Fragrance
12
Asian Beauty Product Tours
The LANEIGE BB Cushion Was Promoted with Help from Young Influencers
11
Cultural Beauty Kiosks
Nordstrom's K-Beauty Counter Spotlights the Best in Korean Skincare
10
Customized Hair Care Labs
Function of Beauty's Popup Offers a Bespoke Beauty Range
9
Seafaring Beauty Pop-Ups
Beauty Brand Benefit is Hosting a 1960s-Inspired Pop-Up on a Ship
8
Beauty Pop-Up Launch Parties
The Good Ship Benefit in London Opened Its Doors with a VIP Event
7
Beauty Service Drive-Thrus
Benefit is Launching 'GlastonBrow' for Brow and Beauty Services
6
Beauty Branded Tea Parties
Benefit Cosmetics Created an Activation Around a British Tradition
5
Luxe Perfume Pop-Ups
Covent Garden's Chanel Christmas Pop-Up Featured Popular Fragrances
4
Cinematic Beauty Pop-Ups
The New Kiehl's Pop-Up Celebrates the Premier of Zoolander 2
3
Kid-Friendly Pop-Up Spas
The My Little Pony Spa in NYC Offers Makeup, Hair and Manicure Packages
2
Exclusive Gender-Neutral Scents
Maison Margiela's Replica Fragrance Will Be Sold at Its Pop-Up
1
Scent-Based Travel Agencies
Thalys' 'Scents of the City' Uses Aroma to Inspire World Exploration
Related Ideas
All-Natural Beauty Boutiques
Toronto's Detox Market Helps Consumers Glow from the Inside Out
Chromatic Supermarket Merchandising
Cologne's Solera Store Boasts Highlighter-Hued Retail Displays
Furniture Brand Pop-Up Shops
Toronto's IKEA Play Café is an Immersive Retail Experience
Crystalized Lip Looks
Johanna Adams Creates Mesmerizing Art on Lips Inspired by Crystal Formations
Fast Beauty Maker Labs
The Essence Maker Shop Invited Fans to Co-Create Products In-Store
Feminist Activism Apparel
The 'Tory's Angry Uterus Tee' Supports Women's Health Funding
Luxurious Crystal Bodysuits
Rihanna Sported Gucci's Unique Runway Ensemble During Coachella
VR Distillery Tours
Beam Suntory is Virtually Transporting Consumers to Bowmore Distilleries
Temporary Penthouse Showcases
Cereal Magazine has Set Up a Penthouse Showroom in London
Movement-Inspired Spa Boutiques
The Aesop Mile-End Store Was Designed by Montreal's Naturehumaine
Freshness-Focused Juice Kiosks
Freshop Juice Bar's Branding and Signage Celebrate Raw Ingredients
Wholesome Beauty Retailers
Skin Food's Queens New York Flagship Boasts Grocery-Inspired Displays
Relaxing Chocolate Bar Pop-Ups
The Dairy Milk Medley Lounge Offers Chocolate and Beauty Treatments
Modular Outlet Travel Adapters
The 'MICRO' Universal Travel Adapter is Impossibly Compact
Premium Pharmacy Kiosks
Andrzej Niegrzybowski's BeClinic Stand Spotlights Nutritious Supplements
Futuristic Service Counters
This Breuninger Customer Service Concept Links Tradition & Innovation
Fluid Resin Sculptures
These Sculptures Were Made to Realistically Resemble Splashing Water
Artisanal Animal Lollipops
Ameshin Specializes in Creating Intricate Lollipop Art Sculptures
VHS-Inspired Fragrance Boxes
These Zara Men Perfumes are Packaged in 90s-Style Video Sleeves
Futuristic Electronics Kiosks
Frankfurt's Samsung Pop-Up Includes Interactive Signage and VR
Immersive Festival Stages
Technology from HP Powers the 360-Degree 'Antarctic' Coachella Stage
Artistic Home Decor Booths
Ambiente 2016 in Frankfurt Revealed an Eye-Catching Booth for Pasabahce
Enchanting Movie Popups
Toronto's Alice Through The Looking Glass Activation is Whimsical
Wholesome Beauty Popups
The Amina's SkinCare Boutique Boasts Rustic Product Displays
Luxuriously Scented Shirts
The Le Labo X Hiro Clark No Shower T-Shirt Smells of Santal 33
Homely Beauty Boutiques
The Aesop Skincare Counter in São Paulo is Designed Like a House
Experientail Retail Trucks
Holt Renfrew Brings its Store to the Road with a Mobile Pop-Up Shop
Failed Festival Tees
These Fyre Festival Shirts Were Created by @Freeky.p of #N8NE
Interactive Face Mask Packaging
THE OOZOO's Power Capsule Mask is Activated with an Add-In
Female Superhero Children's Pop-Ups
The Powerpuff Girls Emporium Offers an Immersive Experience
Complimentary Festival Makeovers
The 2017 Sephora Coachella Activation Offered Various Services
Fitness-Themed Skincare Merchandising
FaceGym's Retail Displays Pay Tribute to Exercise Equipment
Breakaway Electronic Stores
eMart's In-Store 'Electro Mart' Now Exists as a Standalone Location
Makeup-Mixing Workshops
Cover FX's Interactive Beauty Lab Teaches How to Make Custom Shades
Creativity-Focused Car Showrooms
The myAudi Sphere Showroom Celebrates the Brand's Design Process
Design-Forward Eyewear Flagships
Ace & Tate's Hamburg Flagship is Designed as a Maze
High-Tech Cosmetic Stores
Sephora Beauty TIP Workshops are Spaces to Teach, Inspire and Play
Ironic Sheet Mask Packaging
These Face Masks Capture Consumer Attention Through Their Name
Luxe Cat Cafe Concepts
Japan's Catmocha Cafe Features Whimsical Displays and Decor
Offline Retailer Markets
Not on the High Street's 'Open Door' Event Featured Online-Only Goods
Mocktail Bar Pop-Ups
Innocent's Brand Activation Promotes Healthy Drinking Habits
South Korean Beauty Flagships
TonyMoly's New York Store Gives Americans Access to Asian Cosmetics
Minimal Health Food Branding
The Power of Plant Natural Products Keep a Focus on Simplicity
Cartoon Family-Inspired Skincare
The Face Shop Launched a Collection That Features the Simpsons
Hair Consultation Trucks
Pureology's Roadshow Shares Complimentary Consultations and Samples
Asian Beauty Product Tours
The LANEIGE BB Cushion Was Promoted with Help from Young Influencers
Candy Brand Product Galleries
The PEZ Visitor Center Makes Product Testing a Memorable Experience
Experimental Pop-Up Bars
The 'Best Damn Billboard-Bar' Serves Up Sweet Beer-Based Concoctions
Interactive Design Store Displays
Occhio's Cologne Flagship Features Smart Product Demo Stations
Holiday Menswear Pop-Ups
The BESPOKEN x TRNK Activation Targets Fashion-Forward Urbanites
Tea-Inspired Aromatherapy
This Minimalist Aroma Diffuser Mirrors Traditional Chinese Tea Drinking
Vibrant Rainbow Highlighters
This Forever 21 Highlighter is an Affordable Option for Makeup Gurus
Cultural Motif Chocolates
Chocolat de Kissho's Japanese Sweets Boast Traditional Kimono Patterns
Rustic Soap Stores
Cosmetics Retailer Lush Has a New Store in Manchester, UK
Watercolor Skincare Packaging
The Body Shop Concept Represents a Shift Towards Eco Ingredients
Comic Heroine Luxury Makeup
This New Wonder Woman Makeup Collab Was Created by Benefit Cosmetics
Mess-Free Mud Masks
ULTRU's Clay Face Masks are Easily Applied in Sheet Format
Startup Incubator Collaborations
L'Oreal Has Invested in the Digital Startup Founders Factory
Private Label Beauty Merchandising
H & M's Beauty Range is Promoted with New In-Store Environments
Knit Sheet Masks
This Neogen Facial Sheet Mask Drives Ingredients Deeper with a Woven Texture
Boxed Strawberry Gifts
A Supermarket in Hong Kong Sold Individual Berries for Valentine's Day
Premium Tech Kiosks
Best Buy's Google Shop Kiosks Promote the Tech Giant's In-Store Product Range
Customized Hair Care Labs
Function of Beauty's Popup Offers a Bespoke Beauty Range
VR Festival Experiences
The Coachella VR App Allows Users to Experience the Festival from Home
Superfood Face Masks
The Body Shop is Launching Natural Face Masks Powered by Superfoods
Green Wall Retail Displays
The Saje at Home Concept Store Blends Organic Products with Greenery
Seafaring Beauty Pop-Ups
Beauty Brand Benefit is Hosting a 1960s-Inspired Pop-Up on a Ship
Instagram-Shoppable Milkshakes
Sonic Will Serve Square Shakes Sold Through IG at Coachella
Beauty Pop-Up Launch Parties
The Good Ship Benefit in London Opened Its Doors with a VIP Event
Interactive Gaming Console Displays
Best Buy's Nintendo Switch Display Features Interactive Videos
Sacred Feminine Spaces
'WMN Space' is a LA Destination for Women Only
Eco Beauty Brand Initiatives
L'Oreal's New Business Plan is Centered Around Carbon Balancing
S'Mores Dessert Pancakes
The J.S. Pancake Cafe is Serving Decadent 'S’more Pancakes'
Engraved Shaving Sets
The Harry's Father's Day Grooming Kit Celebrates the Regime of Dads
Beauty Brand Makeup Lenses
L'Oreal Ran a Sponsored Snapchat Lens That Applied Eyeliner to Users
Beauty Branded Tea Parties
Benefit Cosmetics Created an Activation Around a British Tradition
Document Protection Travel Pouches
The SDR Double Passport Pouch Keeps Two Passports Safe Within
Single-Use Mud Mask Sets
Mint's Mud Detox Clay Mask Comes with a Brush for Mess-Free Application
Plant-Based Makeup Palettes
The Body Shop is Launching an Eight-Shade Vegan Eyeshadow Palette
Luxe Perfume Pop-Ups
Covent Garden's Chanel Christmas Pop-Up Featured Popular Fragrances
Superfood Nail Polish Sets
This NAILS INC. Polish Has the Same Ingredients as an Acai Bowl
Massive Latin Music Festivals
Pueblo Fest 2017 is Being Billed as the "Latin Coachella"
Aromatic Decay Fragrances
The 'Death & Decay' Lush Perfume Highlights the Beauty of Withering
Offline Beauty Boutiques
The eCommerce Beauty Platform Nykaa is Opening 30 Brick-and-Mortar Stores
Non-Toxic Nail Salons
'Base Coat' Sets Itself Apart by Not Offering Gels and Acrylics
Steam-Centric Hair Straighteners
The Steampod Straighteners Offer Both Straight and Curly Results
Invisible Dry Shampoos
L'Oréal Professionnel's Morning After Dust Leaves No Residue After Use
Masculine Solid Fragrances
The Fulton & Roark Captiva Cologne is Ideal for Traveling
Pore-Minimizing Foundations
The New Benefit POREfessional Product Contains Mushroom Extract
Cultural Beauty Boutiques
These Stores Feature Some of the Best Korean Cosmetics on the Market
Male-Targeted Sheet Masks
Superface's Anti-Aging Sheet Mask for Men Nourishes and Lifts the Skin
Sports Drink Festival Experiences
The Gatorade Lab at SXSW 2016 Embraces Its Scientific Roots
Clean Beauty Boutiques
Credo Beauty's New York Store Boasts Rustic Retail Displays and Singage
Minimalist Winter Retail Windows
The Store Q25 Offers Simple Retail Displays
AR Code Candy Packaging
This PEZ Packaging Features Scannable Codes that Unlock Mobile Games
Targeted Anti-Aging Skincare Sets
Nannette de Gaspé's Luxe Youth Revealed Addresses Specific Areas
Halloween Makeover Salons
Giffgaff's Pop-Up Salon Offers Halloween Hair and Makeup Looks
Kid-Friendly Pop-Up Spas
The My Little Pony Spa in NYC Offers Makeup, Hair and Manicure Packages
Star-Backed Fragrance Ads
The Gucci Guilty Jared Leto Ad Imagines Him Inheriting a Luxe Villa
Amorous Body Serums
The Venus Amber Body Oil is Infused With Rose Quartz and Inspired by Aphrodite
Crystal-Infused Candles
JaxKelly's Crystal Candle Collection Reveals Treasures After Melting
Quirky Anime Chocolates
Tokyo Chocolate Celebrated Valentine's Day with These One Piece Chocolates
Branded Movie Maps
Orbitz Created a Unique Film-Focused Travel Map for Film Geeks
VR Whiskey Tastings
'Glenfiddich Virtual Infinity' Transports Tasters to a Scottish Warehouse
Sandstone Skincare Boutiques
The Aesop Edinburgh Store is the Brand's First to Open in Scotland
Monkey Matchmaking Campaigns
The Body Shop is Promoting Its CSR Planting Program Through Tinder
White Chocolate Toast Slices
Bourbon's White Chocolate Slices are a Sweet Spread Replacement
Bug Dessert Cocktail Nights
This Valentine's Day Event in Japan Featured Insect Snacks and Drinks
Cause-Honoring Cosmetics
Thrive Causemetics Sells Vegan Makeup Collections That Give Back
Organic Aphrodisiac Oils
Tata Harper's Love Potion Coaxes Sensual Moods Using Aromatherapy
Bespoke Footwear Pop-Ups
The Jack Erwin Holiday Pop-Up Featured Leather Shoes for Men
VR Travel-Booking Services
Amadeus is Testing a Virtual Reality Search and Booking Tool
Bunny Adoption Pop-Up Spas
Beauty Brand 7th Heaven Hosted a Bunny Spa at Covent Garden
Cold Maple Coffees
Happy Tree Fuses Maple Water and Cold-Brewed Coffee
Understated Beauty Shop Branding
AILLEA's Boutique Boasts a Minimalist and Elegant Interior
Popstar Highlighter Launches
Rihanna Shared the News of Her Own Highlighter with Fenty Beauty
Monarch-Inspired Fragrances
The ETUDE Princess Etoinette Eau De Toilette Tributes Marie Antoinette
Gemstone-Infused Skincare
Herbivore Botanicals' Lapis Facial Oil Contains Extract of Lapis Lazuli
Crunchy Sakura Desserts
McDonald's Japan is Serving the 'Mcflurry Crunchy Sakura' for Spring
Sneaker-Freshening Fragrances
The Solscience 'Antidot' Shoe Deodorizer Ensures Fresh Kicks
Masculine Sunscreen Chapsticks
The Harry Balm Offers Sun Protection as Well as Added Hydration
Citric Bathroom Cleaners
Method Antibac Toilet Cleans Toilet Bowls without Harsh Chemicals
Spacious Luxury Motor Coaches
The 2017 Newmar King Aire is a High Class Touring Rig
Cooling Foot Sprays
This Peppermint Spray is Designed to Freshen Up Foot Odors
Moisturizing Overnight Socks
These Socks Work to Soften and Moisturize the Feet
Monsterous Makeover Pop-Ups
Haribo's Halloween Academy Helps Adults Dress Up with Monster Makeup
All-Natural QSR Juices
Smoothie Factory is Rolling Out 12 Juices to Appeal to the Health-Conscious
Sci-Fi Holiday Campaigns
This Target Holiday Commercial Targets Star Wars Fans